Watching fútbol argentino is not just about sitting in a stadium as the action unfolds in front of you; it is so, so much more. It is about becoming a local for the whole day, from la previa before the match, sitting in el popular with the barra brava to walking out of the stadium celebrating a home win.  Stepping into football here is an emotionally charged occasion,...

Welcome to the most intense sporting event on the planet. Boca Juniors against River Plate divides families, neighbourhoods, and the entire city of Buenos Aires. It stops the country in its tracks, because if you love football, which most Argentinians do, then this game is a must-see. For travellers, it can sit at the top of the bucket list, but because of this and...

For fútbol fans travelling to Buenos Aires, La Bombonera and Boca Juniors are a must-see. They symbolise everything that is famous about the sport in this football-mad capital. It is a living and breathing institution, from the previa, the pre-game party, to the recibimiento, the reception the team receives on to the cancha before kickoff, to the support from the hinchas during the game cheering on the team. For visitors to...